• My Hopes For The Sims 5

    Daria Paterek There is no confirmation that The Sims 5 is coming anytime soon. However, with the popularity of the franchise, it is clear that EA will continue the series. Daria outlines her hopes for The Sims 5 as she reflects on previous instalments in the series. Meaningful Interactions I want the relationships...
  • My Hopes For Dragon Age: 4

    Christina Giallombardo Dragon Age has to be my favourite video game series of all time. It has everything you could ask for: diverse origin stories, character customisation, fascinating lore and intense storylines. Despite the next instalment currently having no release date, Christina outlines her hopes for the next title...
  • The Presence Of Celebrities In Video Games

    Daria Paterek Celebrities began to have a noticeable presence in video games during the early 2000s. Night Trap, starring Dana Plato (an American actress), was the first time an established celebrity worked on a video game. Celebrities continued starring in video games, but mainly through voice acting. The most notable example...
  • The Last of Us: What Went Right, And What Went Wrong?

    Daria Paterek The Last of Us is known for its stellar storytelling, fascinating main characters, and engaging combat. However, user opinion shifted upon the release of The Last of Us 2, which divided the fanbase. With the imminent release of The Last of Us TV Show, Daria reflects on the successes and failures of...
  • Could Pokémon Legends: Arceus Be The Game Fans Have Been Waiting For?

    James Warrell Pokémon Legends: Arceus has just been announced and will be released on the Nintendo Switch on the 28th of January 2022. This new addition to the Pokémon franchise has led James to ask: is this the Pokémon game fans have been waiting for? Pokémon Legends: Arceus, for those who...
  • Activision Blizzard Is Under Fire…Again.

    Activision Blizzard is under fire (once again), and I don’t mean inside the world of Call of Duty. After facing a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit merely a month ago, the video game publisher is now facing a banded army of its very own employees in yet another lawsuit. However, this...
  • Scuf Gaming: Sexual Harassment Claims

    Cora-Laine Moynihan Over the past few weeks, in light of the California State DFEH v. Activision Blizzard sexual harassment lawsuit, employees working in the gaming industry have come forward detailing similar experiences of harassment and hostile work environments. Cora explores why Scuf Gaming is the latest company to face these allegations. To play...